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Blog for fashionable mothersFri, 09 Jan 2015 16:24:08 +0000en-UShourly1Channeling my Inner T-Swift in my Denim Dresshttp://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/channeling-my-inner-t-swift-in-my-denim-dress/
http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/channeling-my-inner-t-swift-in-my-denim-dress/#commentsFri, 09 Jan 2015 16:21:21 +0000http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/channeling-my-inner-t-swift-in-my-denim-dress/Read More]]>Every time I see denim dresses I automatically think of summer, the warm sun shining on your face and that occasional breeze. Not only does it remind me of summer but it makes me think of him and his red pickup truck. Last summer we spent every day together from morning till night. My family and I have a vacation house in Lake Geneva and last year we decided to spend the entire summer there. Once the summer ended I would be heading to New York City for college. The day we met was like something out of The Notebook.

Before heading to the annual Lake Geneva Fair, I threw on this dress that I bought off of my go-to shopping app, Resultly here. They had a ton of different ones in all these styles, lengths, patterns, and colors. It was a light blue color with white polka dots all across it. It had the cutest neckline and it fell just above the knee. I knew I would be wearing this dress all summer long. I ended up wearing it to the fair and that’s when I met him. He had this country look about him, sandy blonde hair and light brown eyes. When we met it was like this instant connection. I remember him telling me how much he liked my dress.

We exchanged numbers and that was the beginning of it all. We had planned to go on our first date and I knew I wanted to wear a dress similar to what I wore on the day we met. My sister and I went to the nearby Maurices where I found the one. It was a simple light-wash, with a tie-waist dress. I paired it with my light brown cowboy boots and a simple necklace. I knew I wanted to do something different, make myself stand out and to feel more confident.

Drew picked me up in his red Ford pickup truck and we went to this little café that had outdoor seating right on the lake. It was such a beautiful night. After dinner we walked along the beach, just talking and laughing. Drew walked me to the front door, giving me a light kiss on my cheek. The next day and all of the summer days to follow we spent them together.

One late afternoon Drew wanted to do something different, something special. So he picked me up at the usual time and he drove us to this secluded park with a little lake. I wore this dress from Target. I really wanted to go for a more girly and chic look. So I paired it with a pair of gold gladiator sandals and I wore my favorite summer floppy hat. When we got there Drew had this picnic basket and a picnic blanket. As he was putting together our little picnic, I couldn’t help but think what an amazing guy Drew is.

]]>http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/channeling-my-inner-t-swift-in-my-denim-dress/feed/0Chiffon Maxi Skirt for the Winterhttp://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/chiffon-maxi-skirt-for-the-winter/
http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/chiffon-maxi-skirt-for-the-winter/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 21:42:40 +0000http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/chiffon-maxi-skirt-for-the-winter/Read More]]>It is about that time of year wear certain pieces of clothing are absolutely out of the question for some cities, such as Denver. But, if you live or are visiting certain places such as LA or Houston, you can continue with some summer trends. Take the maxi skirt, for example. Just pair it with a pair of slip-ons or closed-toed wedges and a long sleeve tee. This way the outfit is giving enough of a fall/winter vibe, but you can still have more flexibilities than those colder cities. Want to change up from your old summer maxi? Try the chiffon maxi skirt.

One of my new favorite maxis are the chiffon style maxi. The sheer chiffon material gives off a more elegant look than the solid colored or striped maxis. I guess for me the reason I associate the chiffon maxi as more elegant is because I associate it with a formal dress. Most formal dresses that you would wear to a formal event, such as Prom, or a wedding are made up of some sort of chiffon material. Here’s a picture of one of my favorite chiffon skirts:

I took this picture when I was visiting my sister in Nashville this past fall. Granted, this outfit would be too light to wear there now, but there are other places that are still warm this time of year!

I also love how the chiffon material moves in the wind. It blends so well together and against itself when it moves around. Take a look at this beautiful navy blue chiffon maxi skirt I found on Saks Fifth Ave:

The navy blue chiffon material is a little see-through which adds so much to the depth of the skirt. The high-slit cut on the thigh makes this maxi even more interesting and sexy. Don’t worry this comes with shorts! Strangely though, even though this maxi skirt has a semi-sheer material and the high-cut slit, it comes off elegantly and presentable. Maybe it wouldn’t be appropriate to wear this skirt to a wedding or school presentation, its perfect for a day off or when paired with some heels and jewelry you can wear it for a night out.

This one has a slit on the side thigh instead of the front. Also, the sheerness seems to be more see-through than the Haute Hippie skirt above. This was starting to become very popular in the summer among the fashion designers, such as this BCBG skirt. Instead of having a semi-sheer material, many designers were making the material bluntly see-through. This design brings a different element to the maxi. This BCBG style skirt is synonymous to wearing a short skirt only with long sheer fabric covering the rest of your legs. In essence this sheer maxi skrit is the same as dressing in a short skirt. BUT it is appropriate because the sheer material does make a difference. Its kind of like the whole concept of wearing shorts or a skirt in Chicago in the winter- if you pair them with sheer tights and a taxi ride you’re still ok! If you’re looking for more chiffon maxi skirt styles take a look at what I found here! http://www.result.ly/Search/chiffon%20maxi%20skirt

]]>http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/chiffon-maxi-skirt-for-the-winter/feed/0Fuchsia dress for a confident momhttp://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/fuchsia-dress-for-a-confident-mom/
http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/fuchsia-dress-for-a-confident-mom/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 21:37:45 +0000http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/fuchsia-dress-for-a-confident-mom/Read More]]>Fuchsia dress, how crazy is that? I can bet for the majority of women it is not the “go to” color when it comes to shopping. However, it is one of my favorite colors in the world! I find it very appropriate for a confident fashionable mom.

There are so many girls who are afraid of something like Fuchsia dress for no reason. I agree, it is not like black dress which you can wear from the morning till night, but if one think about the perfect place and occasion when it is a good idea for this type of dress, I am pretty sure women would change their minds.

I have only one Fuchsia dress which I bought a couple of months ago from Resultly. I wore it at least five times already and can not wait for my next time.

Some girls think that the only shoes they can wear this dress with is black heels, but it is a big mistake! Just like on that image above , one can wear anything from nude to green easily. I love to wear my dress with nude shoes or light blue. It depends on where I am going.

In my opinion, for a day look nude shoes probably would work the best;however if it is some special event , I would totally wear some color.

When it comes to a date night or any other event after dark, the black high heels can be a safe pick. I remember the first time I wore this dress to a night out with my lovely girlfriends to a night club. It was one of the girls birthday party and i almost regret that picked this outfit because all attention was on me and my dress and not on a birthday girl.

The second time was very memorable as well, I wore it to my first day with one guy I met at work and he was shocked to see me not in a pencil skirt and boring blouse. See? This dress is the perfect opportunity to make people see you and love you even more!

If you ask me for jewelry tips, I have only one. Please, please do not wear too much of it. The dress itself is already a bomb and you do not want to look cheap. Maybe some little necklace, does not matter gold or silver and a ring. Trust me it will be more than enough. Also, there is no way for a pink clutch! Do not do it neither. The black or gold clutch will be your best choice for Fuchsia dress.

]]>http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/fuchsia-dress-for-a-confident-mom/feed/0How to Wear Sequin Pants for Every Occasionhttp://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/how-to-wear-sequin-pants-for-every-occasion/
http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/how-to-wear-sequin-pants-for-every-occasion/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 21:31:37 +0000http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/how-to-wear-sequin-pants-for-every-occasion/Read More]]>Not only are sequin pants perfect for New Years Eve they’re perfect for any and every occasion! I remember the first time I saw a someone wearing them and I thought those definitely aren’t me. Yet, after I tried them on I was convinced that every girl needed a pair. So, you’re probably wondering how the heck do I wear these pants and with what?

Night Out:

The first pair I bought were gold and from Free People. This is where I started to get a feel for how I should be styling them. The first time I wore them was to a roof-top bar party for my friend’s birthday party. I paired the pants with a white v-neck, dangly necklaces, a black blazer, and subtle black and gold heels. What I loved most about these pants is not only are they super chic but also super comfy.

Everyday:

These pants are great for an everyday look whether you’re going shopping or just hanging out with friends. A really great place to look is Nasty Gal, where you can find different colors and styles. To get that comfy yet chic look pair your pants with a striped top, a basic neutral top, or an oversized cardigan/sweater. This way the top and bottom balance each other out.

That Work Life:

This one’s a tough one because depending on your industry you don’t want to go too crazy with the pants. However if you’re in the fashion, media industries these will work out perfectly! If you go for a silver pair, go for a subtle gray top and a white blazer for a professional, chic look. Or you can even try a pair of black pants with a gray plaid button-down and a white blazer to tie it all together. All your co-workers will be wondering where you got those awesome pants. You can just get them here.

These pants are ideal for any occasion and can be styled a variety of ways. I remember the time I wore them for the first time. My one guy friend came up to me and asked if I was trying to be like Lady Gaga with my pants. Of course I shot back and said “who wouldn’t want to be Lady Gaga?” So even more reason to love my pants. Ever since that roof-top bar party I have worn my pants on dates, going out with the girls, work, the mall, and hanging out with the family.No matter what you can either dress them up or dress them down for a more casual, chic look. Let’s not forget New Year’s! It’s so cold out, who wants to wear a short dress with tights and heels? Certainly, not me. Most of my girl friends wear those short bodycon dresses with tights and heels and are always freezing when we run from bar to bar.I would much rather wear my super chic and super comfy, sequin pants.

]]>http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/how-to-wear-sequin-pants-for-every-occasion/feed/0Blue Suede Shoes and a Flared Skirthttp://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/blue-suede-shoes-and-a-flared-skirt/
http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/blue-suede-shoes-and-a-flared-skirt/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 21:27:13 +0000http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/blue-suede-shoes-and-a-flared-skirt/Read More]]>Me and you just looking at her in her blue suede shoes! Ok, I don’t know, nor do I think, those are the real words, but they work for me because I’m excited to announce, I bought my first flared skirt.

If you’re a bit confused as to why this is exciting news, I’ve got your back. When you’ve skipped a few years going out, taking care of a toddler, getting dressed up seems like a bigger accomplishment. I don’t know why we thought in college that dresses would make us look like we were trying so much harder than a skirt did, but for some reason we were all about the skirt life. And when I say skirt, I mean high waisted tight skirt with a top tucked in. Yeah, looking back, we may have looked a tad trashy.

With boots, heels went way too far for our small college town. While I have many regrettable nights wearing one of these fabulous outfits, I am also incredibly happy that a new skirt has risen on the playing field of going out outfits, the flared skirt.

All four of these options provide super cute inspiration for how to rock this look. BTW, all these flared skirts can be found here. As you can see, the top left and bottom right are both fit and flare skirts, and the top right and bottom left flare straight out from the waist. Both styles are super cute and super flattering. There are so many ways to wear this that you can pull off any style that you’re going for, whether it’s cute, hot, sexy, chic, or bad a**. Your options are limitless! I’ve never been a huge lipstick kind of girl, but the more i’m experimenting with different shades the more adventurous I’m becoming and the more I’m loving it. If you look at the bottom right, she’s wearing a super vibrant purple, not a typical shade yet perfect for any season, like this one from Etsy. And it looks especially good when you wear it with all black like shown.

The sexy look has the red lip, the edgy look has the deep purple lip and the fun/flirty look has a light pink. Your lipstick can change your whole persona, which is why we wear makeup isn’t it. To have fun and play this part of someone else! At least that’s what I do, I love playing dress up and especially now that flared skirts are in my life!

]]>http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/blue-suede-shoes-and-a-flared-skirt/feed/0Take Your Nude Dress Everywherehttp://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/take-your-nude-dress-everywhere/
http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/take-your-nude-dress-everywhere/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 21:09:08 +0000http://www.maybebabymaybenot.com/take-your-nude-dress-everywhere/Read More]]>I used to not like the color nude as a blonde because I thought that it washed me out. After seeing some celebrities wear nude dresses I thought that maybe I could pull it off. Even after having the first child.

There’s something about the neutrals that are so intriguing. The neutrals are so simple, but they go with everything and if worn correctly you can actually stand out in them. I started off buying nude pumps. I fell in love with them. I wore them with EVERYTHING. Skinnies, dresses, rompers, skirts etc. Its so easy to work with nude. There’s also that new trend of normcore. Random fact, “normcore” was recently added to Webster’s Dictionary this year. Normcore: wearing average looking clothing or wearing something that blends. I loved when Kim Kardashian wore her all nude skirt and crop top and heels:

This outfit is so simple, but it looks incredible. I also like that Kim is so confident in wearing nude. Nude clothes are often very revealing. Seeing a curvy woman wear this tighter nude skirt gives me the confidence to find a skirt similar to this. I also love that you can find nude in so many shades. Take a look at all these celebrities wearing a variety of nude dresses:

Who knew there were so many shades of nude! My other concern about nude was pulling the color off as a blonde. Most of the women pictured above are brunettes. However, after seeing more nude dresses on blondes I was finally persuaded to buy a nude dress. For example, Kate Bosworth pull’s off this cute nude dress beautifully:

This dress is so cute and looks amazing with her beige skin tone and light hair. There are so many ways to wear a nude dress that its hard not to be convinced to purchase one. I finally got a dress that was similar to the one Kate Bosworth wore. Here’s the link.

I found this dress on NastyGal. I is definitely different than Bosworth’s dress, but it has a similar nude shade, and the stripes on the dress are a similar design. I love this one from NastyGal because its sexy with the sheer lining on it and the orange lines add something extra to the whole look. This is a unique nude dress I could see myself wearing. I found some other great picks on Resultly. As I was browsing the internet it was a little difficult to find nude dresses, surprisingly. Resultly makes it super easy to find a bunch of cute nude dresses on one page. Take a look at this beautiful nude dress I found on the site:

I found this particular dress on Resultly, but when I clicked on the image it took me straight to BEBE to buy it. This is a more classic nude dress, but its still a little short. Out of the dresses I found I went up getting the NastyGal dress. I love having something unique, and I don’t think anyone will be wearing a dress similar to the nude dress with orange stripes.